The Cambridge School is hiring a Student Counsellor — The Cambridge School in Kolkata
The Cambridge SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — The Cambridge School
- School
- The Cambridge School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹7.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The Cambridge School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — The Cambridge School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: IGCSE. The school has been running for 23+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Cambridge School, a IGCSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Student Counsellor.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
About the school: The Cambridge School is a IGCSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — The Cambridge School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in an IGCSE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
About The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 2003, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The Cambridge School is a IGCSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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